Wildlife Diseases

Healthy wildlife and ecosystems have evolved defenses to fend off most diseases before they have devastating impacts.

But when wildlife is stressed, exposure to microbes, parasites, toxins, and other biological and physical agents can cause wildlife diseases. Here is information about diseases found in the Northeast and diseases of concern in Vermont, as well as information on what to do if you find a sick or injured animal.

NWDC Fact Sheets
Northeast Wildlife Disease Cooperative has created over 50 fact sheets featuring diseases that affect wildlife of the Northeast U.S.